Before I wrote for the public, almost everything I wrote was classified, restricted, or private — intelligence reports passing through secure channels, military writing meant for audiences who never had the option of looking away, and poems that traveled no farther than the silence that produced them.
These essays were different. They were the first things I wrote for readers who did not have to read me at all — and who might, for reasons of their own, choose to.
They mark an earlier stage in the development of my thinking. I would frame some things differently now, but I have not disowned them. They remain part of the record — evidence not only of what I thought, but of how thought itself is refined by time, experience, and honest reckoning:
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Wokeness: Are Our Beliefs in Line with Our Actions?
Introduction: In today’s socio-political climate, buzzwords like ‘woke,’ ‘MeToo,’ and ‘DEI’ is often used to describe an awareness of social and political injustices, particularly those that pertain to gender bias. However, a closer look reveals a dichotomy between external actions and internal beliefs. Historical Context and Legal Framework To understand the current landscape, it’s essential… Read more
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Unraveling the Ideology of Defiant Egalitarian Communalism and the Role of Defiant Egalitarian Demarchists
Introduction For those who appreciate a clear, concise summary before diving into the depths of our new political ideology, this post is for you. Defiant Egalitarian Communalism (DEC) combines existing political theories in a new way. We offer a bottom-line upfront snapshot of what’s ahead in our upcoming blog posts and Medium articles series. We’ll… Read more
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Breaking Down the Gavel: Confronting Gender Bias in the Legal System
Introduction In the pursuit of justice, we often overlook the biases that pervade our legal system. One such bias is against women, a systemic issue that affects not only the outcomes of legal proceedings but also the representation of women in legal professions. This article explores the issue of gender bias in the US legal… Read more